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James Tweddell, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati, OH

JamesTweddellMD

Thoracic Surgery Cincinnati, OH

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Chief of Surgery Heart Institute/Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center

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  • Office

    3333 Burnet Avenue
    MLC# 2013
    Cincinnati, OH 45229
    Phone+1 513-803-8824
    Fax+1 513-636-0100

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1991 - 1993
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1991
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1987
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1985
  • Miami University
    Miami UniversityB.A., Zoology, Magna cum laude, 1977 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2015 - 2021
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2014 - 2021
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1996 - 2021
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1993 - 2021
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1987 - 2011
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Appreciation Award American Society of Extracorporeal Technologists (AmSECT) Pediatric Committee, 2007
  • William P. Young Award of Excellence Wisconsin Perfusion Society, 2006
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in Loeys-Dietz Patient with Anomalous Aortic Origin of the Right Coronary Artery  
    James Tweddell, MD, CTSNet
  • Is There an Optimal Organ Acceptance Rate for Pediatric Heart Transplantation: “A Sweet Spot”?  
    Clifford Chin, Chet R Villa, Angela Lorts, Farhan Zafar, James S Tweddell, Pediatric Transplantation
  • Are Complex Aortic Valve Repairs a Real Alternative to Replacement in Children?  
    James Tweddell, MD, European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Anatomic Repair of Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Experience
    Tweddell JS, Jacobsen RM, Woods R , Mitchell M, Cava J, Ghanayem N, Frommelt P, Bartz P, Annual Congenital Heart Surgeons� Society Meeting, 1/25/2015
  • Effect of intercurrent operation and systemic hemodynamics on developmental trajectory in infants and children with congenital heart disease
    Hoffman GM, Mussatto KM, Brosig Soto C, Bear L, Tweddell JS, Society of Thoracic Surgery, 51st Annual Meeting, 1/1/2015
  • The Supported modified-Ross Operation: Early Outcomes and Intermediate Follow Up
    Jacobsen R, Earing E, Hill G, Barnes M, Tweddell J, American Academy of Pediatrics, National Conference and Exhibition, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Team Cincinnati 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
  • Repair of Conotruncal Anomolies in Heterotaxy 
    Cleveland, OH - 1/28/2018
  • Strategy for Neonatal Congenital Heart Surgery 
    Cleveland, OH - 1/27/2018
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Other

  • Early Cavopulmonary anastomosis after the Norwood procedure results in excellent Fontan outcome 
    Jaquiss RDB, Siehr SL, Ghanayem NS, Hoffman GM, Fedderly RT, Cava JR, Mussatto KA, Tweddell JS
    1/1/2006
  • Limited number of time points weakens this study 
    Tweddell JS, CTSNet Discussion Forums: Oxygen transport in critically ill infants after congenital heart operatio
    1/1/1999
  • Advances in the Care of Children with Heart Disease 
    Fedderly RT, Berger S, Frommelt PC, Lewis DA, Dhala A, Pelech AN, Frommelt MA, Friedberg DZ, Thomas JP Jr, Tweddell JS, Litwin SB

Authored Content

  • Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in Loeys-Dietz Patient with Anomalous Aortic Origin of the Right Coronary ArteryMay 2020
  • Identifiable Risk Factors and Miscalculations During Listing for Pediatric Heart TransplantationFebruary 2018

Press Mentions

  • Mayo Clinic, Cincinnati Childrens Announce Rare Congenital Heart Defect Collaboration
    Mayo Clinic, Cincinnati Childrens Announce Rare Congenital Heart Defect CollaborationDecember 2nd, 2019
  • Georgia’s Heart Journey Infant Georgia Hubbs Receives Total Heart Transplant Before First Birthday
    Georgia’s Heart Journey Infant Georgia Hubbs Receives Total Heart Transplant Before First BirthdayFebruary 27th, 2019
  • AATS Consensus Statement Helps Manage Treatment of Coronary Anomalies
    AATS Consensus Statement Helps Manage Treatment of Coronary AnomaliesApril 21st, 2017
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Professional Memberships